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‘Busy’ Manchester United complete 2nd signing of summer

Full-back Dalot, 19, signed a five-year deal at United.

‘Busy’ Manchester United complete 2nd signing of summer

Diogo Dalot (L) will have to justify United's faith in him, and will have to put in good displays consistently (Photo: AFP)

A day after roping in Fred, English football giants Manchester United on Wednesday made their second signing of the summer with the capture of Portugal under-21 defender Diogo Dalot.

Full-back Dalot, 19, signed a five-year deal at United. Dalot can play at right-back and left-back.

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“Diogo is an extremely talented young defender with all the qualities to quickly become a great player for this club,” United chief coach Jose Mourinho said.

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“He has all the attributes that a full-back needs: physicality, tactical intelligence and technical quality, combined with a Porto Academy mentality which prepares players for the maturity they need at the professional level.

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“In his age group, he is the best full-back in Europe and we all believe he has a bright future ahead of him at Manchester United.”

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